Online Tutorials Page 2012-2013

(calendar and schedules for 2011-2012 classes)

Contents of this page

Please read over this entire page first to be sure you've seen all necessary information, then go back through and follow the links to other pages that interest you:

1. How the Tutorials are Conducted
2. A Recommended High School Level Sequence
3. 2012-2013 YEARLY CALENDAR
4. 2012-2013 COURSES OFFERED - TIMES, DAYS, DESCRIPTIONS
5. FEES
6. REGISTRATION
7. Other Necessary Information

1. How the Tutorials are Conducted:

    Schola's online tutorials are live audio/chat sessions that meet for just under two hours once a week, running from late August or early September through early or mid May (see Schola's calendar), in which the students and tutor discuss the material being studied, go over the students' work, and preview the work for the next week. Using web conferencing, the students and tutor log in to a virtual classroom at the stated time for the tutorial and then are able to communicate by talking, typing, and collaborative web browsing to syllabus pages, map sites, image collections, online museums, etc. Both PC and Mac users are able to participate in these courses, but a highspeed connection (DSL, cable, wireless, satellite etc.) is required.

    The tutorials are supported by web pages for each class which contain all information necessary for that class. These class pages list the course syllabus, reading and writing assignments and other work, announcements relevant to that class, and additional resources for the students to pursue; the student has access at all times to the class page. Many of the classes also each have a special forum on which they post work. All registered students and their parents subscribe to Schola's email announcement list, and necessary information and announcements are sent out via that mailing list.

    Evaluation policy

    No grades are assigned for either the papers or for the tutorial as a whole. For those parents who desire it, assistance will be provided in determining a grade for the student's semester work. Evaluations will be provided upon request.




2. A Recommended High School Level Curriculum
 

    Many parents have asked for a recommendation on how to use Schola's classes to create or supplement a high school level liberal arts curriculum. Of course, you can pick and choose among Schola's offerings as you see fit, but using Schola's courses (and Artesian Wells Classical Tutorials for Latin) you can provide a complete liberal arts ("classical") education - you should also take care to supplement it with mathematics up through at least geometry, and the basic sciences (biology, chemistry, and physics). This can be done at home, with local tutors, or with other online tutorial services.

    Below is the sequence of Schola courses I recommend to give your student a grounding in those things that are important in a solid Christian liberal arts education: great literature and history, the classical languages, rhetoric, and theology ("the queen of the sciences"). It is assumed that the student has had no languages before (although that would certainly be helpful), and that mathematics and science are being provided. Logic, Introduction to Great Books, and Latin courses (intro through advanced reading) are available from Artesian Wells Classical Tutorials (Aaron and Emily Wells) and are highly recommended.

    The fundamental prerequisites for this sequence are good reading habits and some familiarity with the outlines of basic ancient, medieval, and early modern history. It will also be good, though not necessary, for your student to have studied logic and music, and it will be very helpful to supplement the Rhetoric course with a local speech or debate organization. Click the links for a course description and explanation of each course's place in classical education.

    Pre-Schola: Introduction to Great Books, Logic, Introduction to Latin (all Latin available from Artesian Wells)
    Year 1: Great Books 1, Latin 1
    Year 2: Great Books 2, Latin 2, Greek 1
    Year 3: Great Books 3, Latin 3, Greek 2
    Year 4: Great Books 4, Rhetoric, Church History



3. Schola 2012-2013 Calendar


Schola Classical Tutorials follows a standard academic year, late August through early May--See Schola's calendar

    August 1:  All tuition balances due.
    September 6:  Test sessions for software, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Pacific (Optional, but students new to Schola are encouraged to attend)
    September 10-13: First week of classes
    October 15-19: Autumn Break - NO CLASSES
    November 19-23:  Thanksgiving Week - NO CLASSES
    Dec. 21-January 6:  Christmas Break - NO CLASSES
    January 5: Registration open to current families

    January 7: Classes resume
    February 15: Registration open to all
    February 18-22: Late Winter Break - NO CLASSES
    April 1-5: Easter Break (week *after* Easter Sunday) - NO CLASSES
    May 6-9: Last week of classes


4. Courses offered for 2012-2013: Descriptions, Dates, Times (all times listed are Pacific Time)

Click course titles for description and prerequisites.

    Sections A and B are identical; they simply meet at different times.

    Contact Schola to verify space availability if you are interested in a course.


Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

8:00-9:45

Great Books 1A
Great Books 2A
Great Books 3A
Great Books 4A

10:00-11:45
 
Homeric Greek 1
Greek 2
Church History Rhetoric

1:00-2:45

Great Books 1B
Great Books 2B
Great Books 3B Great Books 4B

*Astronomy will also be offered in the spring semester. An announcement will be sent out in fall of 2012.




5. Fees -- Please read all of the following carefully. If you have any questions, please contact Schola. 

1. Total cost per student per course is $600. A deposit of $100 per student per course is due at time of registration. The balance of $500 per student per course is due in full by August 1st. Deposit is non-refundable (unless course is cancelled by instructor); the balance is not  refundable after the second week of class.

2. A sibling registering for the same class receives a 50% discount (whether they sit together or at separate computers).

3. Late Fee: There will be a $25 late fee for payments received more than 10 days after their due date and for late registrations (after classes begin).

4. Schola offers discounts to the families of full-time pastors.




6. Registration - read carefully before registering

1. The families of currently registered students may begin registering January 5 and have registration priority through Feb 15 at which time registration is open to all. However, please contact Schola at any time during the year to let us know of your interest as we keep a running waiting list.

2. Please read Schola's Statement of Faith.

3. Please contact Schola first by email to verify space availability. After availability has been confirmed, go to the registration page to make payments. Do NOT send payment before confirming with Schola.

REGISTRATION PAGE


7. Other Necessary Information
 

Schola will contact all registered students with any other necessary details about subscribing to the required email announcement list for students and parents, how to log in to the sessions, familiarization sessions before classes start, preparation for classes, etc. 
 
Look through the FAQ page for answers to questions you may have. If your questions are still not answered, please contact Schola